AN ULTIMATUM.

Hawera Star, Volume XLVIII, 24 November 1924, Page 7

AN ULTIMATUM.

Extra Edition.

FIRM ACTION IN EGYPT. LORD ALLENBY’S DEMANDS. PAYMENT BY NOON TO DAY. BY CABLE—PRESS ASSOCIATION—COPYRIGHT (Received Nov. 24, ll.op a.m.) T i ~, , CAIRO, Nov. 23. Allenby promptly replied: In view of the refusal of requirements nve and six instructions are being sent to the Sudan Government to effect the Withdrawal from the Sudan of Egyptian officers with Egyptian' units with specified changes resulting therefrom, ana the Sudan Government is at liberty to increase the area of irrigation at Gezira to the intimated figure .Lord Allenby says: Your Excellency will learn in due course of the action being taken in view of the refusal of requirement seven regarding the protection of foreign interests, and requests the payment of £SQO,QQO before noon to-morrow. EGYPTIAN ATTITUDE.

TROOPS FROM GIBRALTAR

(Received Nov. 24, 11.3 Q a.m.) • ■ CAIRO, Nov. 23. Lord Allenby will to-morrow; hand ,£IOOO reward to the wounded policeman who pursued the criminals. The Government has placed the Egyptian army at the disposal of Russell Pasha, commandant of police, if required. It is understood that the spirit of the police is very good. It is stated that Governor Mansurah dealt sternly with demonstrators today, flogging' some, after which the demonstrations ceased.

In its reply the Government’ states that the favourable results already achieved gives full confidence that the criminals will not escape justice. The Foreign Minister handed the reply to the Residency in the afternoon, and it \vas read in Parliament in the evening. The Opposition declared that the reply was weak, indicating ultimate acceptance. The reply points out that the position of foreign officials is regulated by diplomatic agreement, and cannot be modified without the consent of Parliament. It maintains that it has adopted the most liberal' policy towards foreigners compatible with' the principle of independence. No observaturns have been received from other foreign Powers. The Note renews the expressions of sorrow and horror at the execrable murder, but cannot admit that the Government is in any way responsible. It cannot agree that it is tne natural result of the nolitical campaign. ‘ Nevertheless, it agrees to the indemnity, and quotes article 46 of the constitution with reference to the Sudan point, whereby the King is com-mander-in-chief of the army. It declares that the Gezira point is premature to say the least; Britain had always promised' that an increased cotton area would be arranged, taking cognisance of _Egypt’s agricultural interest. It maintains law 28, which the diplomatic agreement regulates. Egyptian foreign officials in any Way cannot reply in detail f as the British Note does not specify the modifications.

It is stated that another alleged assailant of Sir Lee Stack was arrested last night. Lady Stack and her daughter are going to England to-day. . whole of the British garrison in Alexandria paraded the town owin w to yesterday’s anti-British demonstration. Cairo is quiet, but Egyptian mounted police paraded the streets m order to suppress possible' disturbances by striking students. There was a renewal of small hostile student demonstrations m Alexandria this morning. + 'l° a f r<? P>anfis demonstrated at Tantah, where there was some restiveness, but tranquility generally prevails. m, GIBRALTAR Nov. 23. 1 lip first battalion of the Buffs is proceeding to Egypt on November 29. EMPIRE SUPPORT. Received Nov. 24 3 p.m mv. tx -i tV XONDON, Nov. 23. Ihe Daily Express, in an editorial, expiesses the view that public opinion throughout the Empire supports the Government’s uncompromisino- handling of the Egyptian crisis. At present there is no place for the counsels of swee£ reasonableness. Assassination, incompetence to govern, and frenzy are not factors for discussions. The rejection, of the British ultimatum can only mean the reimposition of martial law. Britain s demands only amount to the peace of the Sudan and peace and security for all foreigners in Egypt. ZAGHLUL’S REPLY.

“I HAVE DONE MY DUTY.”

Received Nov. 24, 12*45 p.m CAIRO, Nov. 23. At a momentous sitting of the Chamber, Zaghlul exhorted patience and the greatest prudence, because the slightest rashness might result in most terrible consequences. He then read a replv to the Britisn Note. This was received in silence. The Opposition speaker characterised the reply as ridiculous, and purely the acceptance of wounds inflicted on the country. He declared that the Premier had .betrayed the confidence placed in him. Zaghlul, replying, said: “I have done mv. duty and have not betrayed the confidence pf the country. I am prepared to cede my place to anyone better qualified to see the country through its difficulties. Zaglulists rose in their seats and accorded the Premier an ovation. The residency secretary handed Zaghlul the reply from Lord AHenby within two hours.